Fetterman backs Andy Kim as Democrats scramble to keep Menendez’s Senate seat in New Jersey
11 months ago

Fetterman backs Andy Kim as Democrats scramble to keep Menendez’s Senate seat in New Jersey

Associated Press  

TRENTON, N.J. — Pennsylvania U.S. Sen. John Fetterman has backed Rep. Andy Kim in the congressman’s bid to win a contested primary for New Jersey’s Senate seat, as Democrats jockey to push indicted Sen. Bob Menendez out of office. Fetterman called Kim, a three-term congressman from southern New Jersey’s 3rd District, a man of integrity and “deep honor.” Without mentioning Menendez by name, Fetterman drew an implied contrast with him. Fetterman’s endorsement comes amid a pitched internal struggle among New Jersey Democrats who have called for Menendez’s ouster and are competing to succeed him. Keeping New Jersey’s Senate seat in Democratic hands is crucial for the party, which has narrow control of the chamber heading into this fall’s election.

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LaMonica McIver wins special House election in New Jersey
3 months ago

LaMonica McIver wins special House election in New Jersey

Associated Press  

TRENTON, N.J. — Democratic Newark City Council President LaMonica McIver has defeated Republican small businessman Carmen Bucco in a contest in New Jersey’s 10th Congressional District that opened up because of the death of Rep. Donald Payne Jr. in April. She cast ahead to the November election, saying the right to make reproductive health choices was on the ballot as …

Democrats consider expelling Menendez from the Senate after conviction in bribery trial
5 months, 1 week ago

Democrats consider expelling Menendez from the Senate after conviction in bribery trial

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Sen. Bob Menendez has shown no sign he will voluntarily resign from the Senate following his conviction on bribery charges, leaving Democratic senators contemplating an expulsion effort to force him from office. While under indictment, Menendez stepped down as chair of the powerful Senate Foreign Relations Committee, but continued to attend classified briefings — a move that irked …

What happens to Sen. Bob Menendez's seat after his conviction?
5 months, 1 week ago

What happens to Sen. Bob Menendez's seat after his conviction?

Associated Press  

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Democrat Bob Menendez on Tuesday became one of just a handful of U.S. senators to be convicted of a crime while in office — and the first ever found guilty of being an agent of a foreign government — raising questions about whether he will be able to serve out the remainder of his term. …

Inside Bob Menendez’s downfall: ‘The arrogance went to his head’
5 months, 1 week ago

Inside Bob Menendez’s downfall: ‘The arrogance went to his head’

Politico  

But this isn’t 2017. “Every step of the way he’s operated in a questionable manner while at the same time being extremely well-versed in policy, very smart in his politics, and at the same time having a natural base in the Latino community.” Even Fulop — who began his political career in 2004 with a hopeless primary campaign against Menendez, …

NJ Dems say Andy Kim should be named to Senate after Menendez conviction
5 months, 1 week ago

NJ Dems say Andy Kim should be named to Senate after Menendez conviction

Politico  

While most statewide officials stopped short of urging the governor to appoint Kim to the seat should it open up, several Democratic leaders POLITICO spoke with said it would at least be the logical thing to do since Kim won the Democratic primary in June. State Sen. Vin Gopal, while qualifying that it’s the governor’s decision, said Murphy “should appoint …

Republican Curtis Bashaw’s nomination fueling GOP hope in deeply Democratic New Jersey
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Republican Curtis Bashaw’s nomination fueling GOP hope in deeply Democratic New Jersey

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. TRENTON, N.J. — Southern New Jersey developer Curtis Bashaw’s Senate nomination over Donald Trump’s preferred candidate in Tuesday’s GOP primary and the possibility that embattled Sen. Bob Menendez’s independent campaign could split Democrats have fueled fresh GOP hopes that they can put a reliably blue New Jersey Senate seat in …

Why AP called Rep. Rob Menendez the winner in New Jersey U.S. House primary: Race call explained
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Why AP called Rep. Rob Menendez the winner in New Jersey U.S. House primary: Race call explained

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. Rob Menendez the winner of the Democratic primary for New Jersey’s 8th Congressional District based on the incumbent’s lead throughout the district in initial vote results. The safe Democratic seat was not in danger of falling into Republicans’ hands this November regardless of who won the primary, but the race …

Kim, Bashaw win New Jersey primaries for Senate seat held by embattled Menendez
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Kim, Bashaw win New Jersey primaries for Senate seat held by embattled Menendez

Associated Press  

TRENTON, N.J. — Democratic Rep. Andy Kim won his party’s nomination for a U.S. Senate seat Tuesday in New Jersey, setting up a general election contest against wealthy hotel operator Curtis Bashaw, who defeated a Trump-backed candidate for the Republican nomination. Kim’s victory came after a bruising start to the primary, when a battle between him and New Jersey first …

Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey to seek independent reelection bid amid federal corruption trial
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey to seek independent reelection bid amid federal corruption trial

Associated Press  

TRENTON, N.J. — U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, a New Jersey Democrat who is on trial on federal bribery charges in New York, has filed to run as an independent candidate for reelection. Asked on his way into court Monday if he’s changing political parties, Menendez said in Spanish, “no, independent doesn’t mean I’m changing.” Later Monday, Menendez told reporters who …

Sen. Robert Menendez of New Jersey to seek reelection as independent
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Sen. Robert Menendez of New Jersey to seek reelection as independent

LA Times  

U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez, a New Jersey Democrat who is on trial on federal bribery charges in New York, has filed to run for reelection as an independent candidate. Asked on his way into court Monday if he’s changing political parties, Menendez said in Spanish, “No, independent doesn’t mean I’m changing.” Menendez listed his party in documents filed with the …

In New Jersey, some see old-school politics giving way to ‘spring’ amid corruption scandal
8 months, 4 weeks ago

In New Jersey, some see old-school politics giving way to ‘spring’ amid corruption scandal

Associated Press  

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey has a well-earned reputation as a home to backroom political dealing. Hours before the hearing, the state’s attorney general said New Jersey’s longstanding way of putting names on the ballot — known informally as the “county line” — was unconstitutional. “It’s a New Jersey spring,” said Sue Altman, a progressive candidate for Congress, one of …

New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy suspends her Senate campaign to replace indicted Sen. Menendez
9 months ago

New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy suspends her Senate campaign to replace indicted Sen. Menendez

Hindustan Times  

WASHINGTON — New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy on Sunday suspended her U.S. Senate campaign to replace Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez as he faces federal corruption charges, HT Image Murphy said in a video posted to social media that winning the Democratic primary would require her to wage “a very divisive and negative campaign.” “With Donald Trump on the ballot …

New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy suspends her Senate campaign to replace indicted Sen. Menendez
9 months ago

New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy suspends her Senate campaign to replace indicted Sen. Menendez

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. WASHINGTON — New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy on Sunday suspended her U.S. Senate campaign to replace Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez as he faces federal corruption charges, Murphy said in a video posted to social media that winning the Democratic primary would require her to wage “a very divisive and …

New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez says he won’t run in Democratic primary
9 months ago

New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez says he won’t run in Democratic primary

Associated Press  

TRENTON, N.J. — U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey said Thursday he won’t run in the Democratic primary as he faces federal corruption charges, but he left open the possibility that he would reenter the race as an independent later this year if he is exonerated at a trial. Menendez’s announcement comes four days before a state deadline to …

How a congressman’s challenge to New Jersey’s first lady is shaking up a key Senate race
9 months, 3 weeks ago

How a congressman’s challenge to New Jersey’s first lady is shaking up a key Senate race

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. — When New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy walked up to Rep. Andy Kim last weekend to congratulate him with a handshake after the second of three consecutive wins in his bid for a U.S. Senate seat, the goodwill gesture represented a surprise within a surprise. Kim’s …

US Rep. Andy Kim sues over what he calls New Jersey's 'cynically manipulated' ballot system
9 months, 4 weeks ago

US Rep. Andy Kim sues over what he calls New Jersey's 'cynically manipulated' ballot system

Hindustan Times  

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey's primary ballot design unconstitutionally favors candidates who have the support of political party leaders and should be scrapped, U.S. Rep. Andy Kim, who's locked in a primary contest for U.S. Senate against the state's first lady Tammy Murphy, said in a federal lawsuit filed Monday. HT Image The suit seeks to upend New Jersey's unique …

US Rep. Andy Kim sues over what he calls New Jersey’s ‘cynically manipulated’ ballot system
9 months, 4 weeks ago

US Rep. Andy Kim sues over what he calls New Jersey’s ‘cynically manipulated’ ballot system

Associated Press  

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey’s primary ballot design unconstitutionally favors candidates who have the support of political party leaders and should be scrapped, U.S. Rep. Andy Kim, who’s locked in a primary contest for U.S. Senate against the state’s first lady Tammy Murphy, said in a federal lawsuit filed Monday. …

Chaos Erupts At New Jersey Democrats Event Amid Fears Of Meddling In Senate Primary
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Chaos Erupts At New Jersey Democrats Event Amid Fears Of Meddling In Senate Primary

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING FLEMINGTON, N.J. – U.S. Rep. Andy Kim won the endorsement of the Hunterdon County Democratic Committee for his Senate campaign on Sunday, but not before a bit of party insider hijinks threatened to derail proceedings with allegations of favoritism toward Kim’s chief rival, New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy. The endorsements of county parties are highly sought …

Ex-TV news reporter is running as a Republican for Bob Menendez’s Senate seat in New Jersey
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Ex-TV news reporter is running as a Republican for Bob Menendez’s Senate seat in New Jersey

Associated Press  

TRENTON, N.J. — A former TV news reporter known for his aggressive on-camera demeanor is getting into New Jersey’s U.S. Senate race as a Republican candidate for the seat currently held by Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez, who’s facing federal corruption charges. Alex Zdan, 38, a former news reporter for News 12 New Jersey, announced his candidacy Friday in an online …

New Jersey First Lady Takes On Sen. Bob Menendez In Primary
1 year, 1 month ago

New Jersey First Lady Takes On Sen. Bob Menendez In Primary

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Tammy Murphy, the first lady of New Jersey, announced Wednesday she will challenge indicted Sen. Bob Menendez in the state’s Democratic primary next June. In addition, the Murphy family has strong ties to local power brokers in central and northern New Jersey, parts of the state where Kim, a South Jersey native, is comparably weaker. “I ask …

The curious case of Bob Menendez's Republican defenders
1 year, 2 months ago

The curious case of Bob Menendez's Republican defenders

Salon  

As Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., remains mired in scandal after being federally indicted on corruption charges last week, his Democratic colleagues in Congress have seemingly rushed to distance themselves. "Senator Menendez has a right to test the government's evidence in court, just like any other citizen," Cotton wrote on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. "He should be judged …

Menendez gains a primary opponent as calls for his resignation grow after indictment
1 year, 3 months ago

Menendez gains a primary opponent as calls for his resignation grow after indictment

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Rep. Andy Kim of New Jersey announced on Saturday that he will run against Sen. Robert Menendez in the state’s Democratic primary for Senate next year, saying he feels compelled to run against the three-term senator after he and his wife were indicted on sweeping corruption charges. I believe it’s time we restore faith in our democracy, and …

Who’s Bob Menendez? New Jersey’s senator charged with corruption has survived politically for years
1 year, 3 months ago

Who’s Bob Menendez? New Jersey’s senator charged with corruption has survived politically for years

Associated Press  

TRENTON, N.J. — Sen. Bob Menendez’s defense against new federal corruption charges against him, his wife and business associates Friday revealed that he’s adopting the same defiant stance he took when he faced federal accusations nearly a decade ago. A three-term senator who has held office at every level across New Jersey’s rough-and-tumble political landscape, Menendez vowed to fight the …

Democrat John Fetterman Wins Pennsylvania Senate Seat
2 years, 1 month ago

Democrat John Fetterman Wins Pennsylvania Senate Seat

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING PITTSBURGH — In a critical victory for Democrats, Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. He had run, he said, on “protecting a woman’s right to choose” an abortion, raising the minimum wage, defending the “union way of life,” making health care a “fundamental human right,” reviving American manufacturing, protecting democracy and “standing up to corporate greed.” Fetterman connected his recent …

‘What else could I do?’ NJ Rep. Kim helps clean up Capitol
3 years, 11 months ago

‘What else could I do?’ NJ Rep. Kim helps clean up Capitol

Associated Press  

Water bottles, clothing, Trump flags, even a U.S. flag littered the ground inside the U.S. Capitol after a mob backing President Donald Trump ransacked the building. New Jersey Rep. Andy Kim walked amid the mess shortly after voting to certify Joe Biden’s victory over Trump — and felt the weight of the day wearing on him — when something motivated …

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